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Avacadogirl, You may want to look at the "Basic Scuba discussions" forum because there's a similar recent thread going on over there with lots of suggestions. I sadly got to see a reverse block "in action" last August and it was not pretty. The doctor on board even gave the diver a shot of...

Absolutely disgusting. I'm amazed there were dolphins near that boat. I guess they're too confused to realise they need to start swimming south - and fast. :shakehead: Tricia

In reading the appellate court opinion, I saw that the dive shop had originally filed a cross-complaint against Oceanic (presumably, the maker of the SPG). But when the shop won the summary judgment motion, they dismissed the cross-complaint. Hope they can refile. Tricia

Hey Abhiroopb, I've been following this thread for a bit and then, last night I was cleaning out some old Scuba Diving magazines. Wouldn't you know, in the November 2008 edition, there's an article about going Pro that explains the different options. You should be able to find it on their...

After so many sad stories in this forum where it sounds like the person had a heart attack, seizure, etc. and didn't make it, this is NICE news to hear!! :banana: :luxhello: (And somewhat reassuring for us older folks, I confess.. :eyebrow: ) I would really like to have more details...

You guys won't believe this thread over in Basic Scuba Discussions: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/335831-found-camera-stage-com-help.html It turns out the camera whose owner they're trying to find is a Nikon Coolpix L18 with Ikelite housing! Nice to know that...

Let's not forget that poor turtle lost a tooth in all this. She may be coming after Aquahound or the owner for some dental work!:D

And you guys are fabulous! This is like an episode of CSI, but without the dead bodies. I am waiting with baited breath for the next installment! :popcorn: (Although that could also be because most of my favourite TV shows have finished for the season... :( ) And RoatanMan: I love your...

Thanks for that Ikelite link Phil! It made me feel better because just before I saw your last message, I had "bitten the bullet" and ordered the camera! It was one of those funny things where I had seen the camera and housing and the recommended strobe and thought, "Geez, it's too bad they...

Phil, What housing do you use for the L18? I am going to get the Ikelite 6280.23 and I'm wondering if that will work with a cheaper L18 as a backup, like you did. Thanks, Trish

Nice photos Phil (here and on your site)! I see some of your pics look "very blue" - I suppose that's the water and perhaps a lack of a red filter? I was at least able to salvage my red filter from the other flooded housing, so that should help me. The strobe will of course, make a huge...

Thanks for this info Richy! Although, I confess I'm a little intimidated by the DIY that you had to do. Unfortunately for me, I learned long ago that adding a strobe really makes all the difference. (And I also lost my strobe in the above accident. :shakehead: ) So I will likely be buying...

I'm with you, Friscuba! In fact, just reading this post has made me want to pee... And I'm off to the ladies! :D Trish

Wow! Just watched it in its entirety from the CBS website. I had read the story on SB (there's another thread that discusses the case), but it's always interesting to see the real people. Having said that, as Jeff pointed out, it was a bit sensational, to say the least. From the legal side: I...

A grammatical note here: I think this post was misnamed. The question is not whether you should ever leave your buddy (to that question, I think we can agree, the answer is No!), but whether you should follow/chase your buddy in the event HE leaves you. And that's a different ball of wax that's...

Once AGAIN, this thread has me screeching with laughter - thanks! Trish :rofl3:

Charlie, I'd really appreciate your feedback. After I posted above, I found the camera with housing for a little bit cheaper at B&H Photo. I've had good luck with stuff I've ordered from them before, so I'll likely order from them. I'm scheduled to dive in the Bahamas starting 19 June and...

So you think the MMS is going to investigate this correctly? You need to read this: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Sex, Lies and Oil Spills Yes, it's written by a democratic and it's heavily slanted. But if what RFK, Jr. says about the MMS is true, this is all going to be covered up. BTW, I'm...

Folks, as some of you may have noticed, there's a banner ad on SB for Dive Pro for an Nikon Coolpix L22 & Ikelite Housing Package. I lost my Olympus camera last summer due to a leak and am looking to replace it (and no, it was one of the few times I forgot to renew my insurance before I went -...

Don, if it's any comfort to you: this is one diver who always keeps her reg in her mouth until she's back on board (except for a moment when I'm stable at the surface and take it out to puke (chronic seasickness :shakehead:), but then I pop it right back in)! And I learned to do that from wise...